Galagidae is sometimes included as a subfamily within the Lorisidae (or Loridae).

Unique to the needle-clawed bushbaby are the keeled nails, featuring prominent central ridges ending in needle-like points, present on all digits except the thumbs, the big toes, and the second foot phalanges which have claws.

[2] The first specimen of E. elegantulus to arrive in Europe from Africa was brought by Gerald Durrell.

The uncovering of this bush baby is documented in his 1957 book A Zoo in My Luggage.

[3] The needle-clawed bushbabies have a diet that consists of insects, fruits and gums.